Pleasure to visit GRSE Ltd, Kolkata today. 100+ ships for the Navy with many 'firsts.' Congratulations to the CMD, Cmde PR Hari and Team GRSE for being elevated to a Schedule "A" PSU. Confident that you will be at the forefront of our nation's shipbuilding resurgence.

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My greetings to all Indians on the occasion of World Maritime Day 2024, especially to those people whose lives are connected to the seas. It is my belief that India can realise its 'Amrit Kaal' dream only if it realises its maritime potential. JAI HIND!

GRSE lays the keels of the first and second NGOPVs at a ceremony presided over by Governor of WB, Dr CV Ananda Bose. Congratulations to Cmde PR Hari, CMD, and all stakeholders. Wish the project success.

Had the privilege to deliver the 8th Admiral AK Chatterji Memorial Lecture at Kolkata on 14 Nov 24. Addressed 'Changing Dynamics of Maritime Threats to National Security. Here is the link to a short clip... drive.google.com/file/d/11ZEEIS…

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This #IndianNavyDay, proud to highlight India’s ₹45,000 crore investment in submarine evolution. A leap towards a stronger, self-reliant #भारतीयनौसेना safeguarding our seas and securing our future. Read more: republicworld.com/defence/indian…

2/2 Stay true to task and live to train If ever we should fight again The foe beware the fatal blow That you are certain to bestow We wish you warriors of the sea Fathoms below and many a lee Wind and tide be on your side May white ensign prowl far and wide HAPPY NAVY DAY

1/2 Rejoice today like every year For sentiments we hold so dear A glorious past, a future bright Shaped by those in shining white May you sail expanses vast Proud and strong, agile and fast The 'Blues' now matter ever more To our peril we will ignore Contd 2/-...

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Was pleased to address future naval leaders of the Naval Higher Command Course at Naval War College, Goa.

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Availed the opportunity to accept the gracious invitation of Cmde RS Sunil, Commodore, Bureau of Sailors and receive an update on HR initiatives for serving and veteran naval PBOR. Pleasure to meet the motivated team and witness the fine work being done by them. SpokespersonNavy

A collection of poems by Satyajit Dasgupta is due to be released at Santiniketan on 09 May 2025. Several poems are tributes to Kobiguru and each poem in the collection is an outstanding piece of work. I wish the book wins critical acclaim for its lucidity, depth and expression.

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2 metres multiplied by 1.4 billion people...2.8 billion metres of clean space...think about it. Great message from a young foreigner who wishes India well.